Precor EFX 821 manual

As sembling and Maintaining the EFX® 821 Elliptical Fitnes s Cr os s tr ainer ™ Prec or Incorporated 20031 142nd A venue NE P .O . Box 7 202 W oodinville, W A USA 98072-400 2 EFX 821 P AG/ OM 3007 63- 101 07 January 2011[...]

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Edition Inf ormation ASSEMBLING AND MAINTAINING THE EFX 821 ELLIPTIC AL FITNESS CROSSTRAINER P/N 300763-101 rev A Copyright ©2011 Precor Incorporated. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change wi thout notice. Trademark Note Precor, AMT, and E FX are registered tr ademarks and Preva is a trademark of Precor Incorporated. Other names in[...]

Chapter 1 Important Safe ty Instructions Read the following precautions thoroughly before you begin assembly, and save them afterward for future reference. Safety Precautions Always follow basic safety precautions when using this equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage. Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety [...]

4 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrain er  Never leave the equipment unattended when it is plu gged in. Unplug the equipment from its power source wh en it is not in use, before cleaning it, and before providing authorized service. Note: The optional po wer adapter is considered a power source for self-powered equ[...]

Important Safety Instructions 5  Maintain the equipment to keep it in good working condition, as described in the Maintenance section o f the assembly and maintenanc e guide. Inspect the equipment for incorrect, worn, or loose components, and then correct, replace or tighten prior to use .  If you plan to move the equipment, obtain help and u[...]

6 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrain er Educating Users Take time to educate users about the Important S afety Instructions found in both the User Reference Manual and Product Owner’s Manual . Explain to your club or facility patrons that they should observe the fo llowing precautions:  Hold onto a stationary [...]

Important Safety Instructions 7 Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment The regulatory information in this section applies to the exercise equipment and its control console. Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following applicable safety st andards. Cardiovascu[...]

8 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Industry Canada This Class A digital ap paratus complies with Can adian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ATTENTION: Haute Tensio n Débranchez avan t de réparer European Applications CE compliance is claimed to the f[...]

Important Safety Instructions 9 The grounding plug on a treadmill or power supply lo oks like the plug shown in one of the following two figures. The po wer outlet must have the same configuration as the plug. Important: Do not use any power cord adapter with this product. Figure 1: 120-volt, 20-amp power p lug Figure 2: 240-volt, 20-amp power plug[...]

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T able of C ont ents Important Safety Instructions .................................................... 3 Safety Prec autions ................................................................................ 3 Educating Users .................................................................................... 6 Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposa[...]

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Chapter 2 As sembling the EFX WARNING You will need the assistance of two other people to assemble this unit. DO NOT attempt assembly by yourself . Important : The instructions in the following procedures are described from the perspective of a person standing directly in front of the e quipment (that is, on the opposite side of the control console[...]

14 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrain er  Begin installation of all fasteners by hand, then partially tighten them. Do not fully tighten faste ners until instructed to do so. Important : When wrench-tightening the screws, make sure the head of the fastener is paralle l to the product surface. If it is not, stop [...]

Assembling the EFX 15 Required Tools  Wire tie cutter  Phillips-head screwdriver  Two ⁹⁄₁₆ -inch combination wrenches (open-end and box)  SAE Standard socke t set Hardware Kit (not to scale) Table 1. Hardware Kit Fasteners Quantity Buttonhead screw (1-inch) 14 Washer ( ⁵⁄₁₆ -inch) 20 Socket head cap screw (1¼-inch) 6 Sp[...]

16 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrain er Fasteners Quantity Bushings 2 Link arm caps 2 Pivot arm caps 2 Pivot axle covers 2 Upright support covers (packaged separately) 4[...]

Assembling the EFX 17 Assembling the EFX Assemble the EFX in the order presented. Once you have assembled it, clean the ramp with a soft cloth dampened in a diluted solution of mild soap and water. To begin assembl y: 1. Feed the cable through the right upright suppor t. Tape the cable to the top of the upright sup port to secure it temporarily. Im[...]

18 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer 2. Attach both upright suppo rts to the base frame using eight buttonhead screws, eigh t split washers, and eight washers. Finger tighten. Figure 4: Attaching the upright supports Installing the Display Console Mount 1. Ask your assistant to hold the display console mount abo[...]

Assembling the EFX 19 3. Fasten the display console m ount to each upright support by threading a buttonhead screw, washer, and split washer through opposite m ounting holes. Check that the base fasteners are loose before installi ng the display console fasteners. CAUTION: Make sure the display console mount screws are properly threaded into the in[...]

20 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrain er Installing the Bottle Holder The bottle holder attaches to the right stationary arm handrail. To install the bottle holder: 1. Position the water bottle holder as shown an d attach it to the right stationary handrail. Figure 7: Attaching the w ater bottle 2. Secure the holde[...]

Assembling the EFX 21 Installing the Handlebars CAUTION: Handlebars can s wing and cause injury. Have your assistant hold the ha ndlebar and gently lo wer it into a vertical position when the handleb ar assembly is complete. To install the moving handlebars: 1. For proper alignment, rotate the pivot arm to a horizontal position. Apply pressure to f[...]

22 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrain er 3. Attach the handlebars to the link arms using two hex head screws, two bushings, and four washers. For ease of installation, slide the corresponding foot pedal to the top of the ramp before attaching each handlebar. Important : Install the fasteners in the order shown. The[...]

Assembling the EFX 23 Attaching the Caps an d Upright Support Cover You will need the arm caps and foot covers to complete the following tasks. To attach the caps and u pright support covers: 1. Align the cut-out inside the link arm cap with the link arm mounting hole. Apply pressure to the cap until it snaps into place. Figure 11: Attaching the li[...]

24 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrain er 4. Slide the covers down into the base mount. Secure each pair of covers using two self-tapping screws and a Phillips-head screwdriver. Figure 13: Attaching the pivot axle covers 5. Insert the two pivot axle c overs and press firmly into place. Making Sure the Unit is Stable[...]

Assembling the EFX 25 Verifying that the Heart Ra te Display is Operational To verify that the heart rate display is operational: 1. Hold on to a stationary handrail and step on the foot pedals. 2. When you are comfortably si tuated, begin pedaling. A pedaling speed above 40 strides per minute must be maintained for several seconds. 3. Grasp both t[...]

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Chapter 3 Ins talling the Console To make installation easier, all Precor Experience Series consoles use the same mounting hardware and connector locations whenever possible. The installation sequence for any of them is as follows:  Threading the cable asse mbly  Connecting cables  Completing the installation (tightening the mounting screw[...]

28 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer Threading the Cable Assembly Earlier in the installation, you threaded the necessary cables through the frame of the base unit and out the passthrough opening in the console mount. As you li ne up the back plate on the console with the console mount, you must make sure that t[...]

Installing the Console 29 Connecting Cables After the console has been seated, separate the individual cables out of the end of the cable asse mbly and attach them to the appropriate circuit connectors inside the console. Refer to the following diagram and table to id entify the cables and connectors. Figure 14: Cable connections , P20 console Tabl[...]

30 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Cros strainer Completing the Console Installation Before you complete the final installation steps, double-check the connections you have made. Make sure that all cables are fully and securely connected, and that any unneeded cables are tied back properly. Note: During these steps, you wi[...]

Chapter 4 Self-Po w er ed Featur es On self-powered equipment, the system initializes and displays the Welcome screen when a user starts exe rcising. A minimum rate of motion must be maintained for the banner to appear, as shown in the following table. When a person meets the requirements, the power th at is generated allows the equipment to functi[...]

32 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Cros strainer Informational Displays Prior to Shutdown The equipment saves its battery charge by moving into a shutdown mode. If the user does not maintain the minimum rate of motion, a 30-second shutdown process begins. In this mode, the console displays a countdown indicator and ignores[...]

Self-Powered Features 33 Using the Optional Power Adapter After connecting the power adap ter to the equipment, plug the opposite end into the appropriate power source (120 V or 240 V). CAUTION: When the optional powe r adapter is in use, make sure that the power supply cord does not create a safety hazard. Keep it out of the way of traffic and mo [...]

34 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Cros strainer Replacing the Battery The equipment’s battery is built to last for a long time. However, if you feel that the battery may need replacing, check with an authorized service technician. Refer to Obtaining Service . CAUTION: The battery stored in side the equipment contains ha[...]

Chapter 5 Maint enanc e To keep the equipment functioning properly, perform the minor maintenance tasks in this section at the intervals shown on the maintenance checklis t. Failure to maintain the equipment as described in this section could void the Precor Limited Warranty. DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect the equi[...]

36 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer CAUTION: Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions, particularly dilut ion instructions, before using any clean er on Precor fitness equipmen t. Do not use concentr ated cleaners at full strength, or acidic cleaners of a n y kind; such cleaners weaken the protective f[...]

Maintenance 37 7. Verify that th e unit sits squarely on the floor. All of its feet should be touching the floor and the unit should not rock or wobble when in use. If not, re-level it as described in. Monthly Maintenance DANGER USE EXTREME CAUTION when the rear cover of any EFX is removed. Serious injury could result if fingers are pinched between[...]

38 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrain er Storing the Chest Strap If you purchased the optional heart rate chest strap, store it in a place where it remains free of du st and dirt (for example, in a closet or drawer). Be sure to protect the chest strap from extremes in temperature. Do not store it in a pl ace that m[...]

Chapter 6 C ommer cial Car dio v a scular Equipment Limit ed W arr anty PLEASE READ THESE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS CARE FULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PRECOR INCORPORATED PROD UCT. BY USING THE EQUIPMENT, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO BE BOUND BY THE FOLLOWING W ARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Limited Warranty. Precor Incorporated warrants a ll new Precor prod[...]

40 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrain er Options / Accessories Many options or accessories have components that are connected internally or mounted inside the electronic console. The following guidelines deter mine the warranty for these components. If the internal components are inst alled by the factory or by an [...]

Commercial Cardiovascular Equipment Limited Warranty 41 This Limited Warranty sha ll not apply to: 1. Software version upgrades. 2. Software defects that do not materially an d negatively affect the normal performance of the product under norma l conditions of use. 3. Consumable goods or cosmetic items of the product, the exterior of which has been[...]

42 Assembling and Maintaining the EFX 821 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. PRECOR AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS SHALL HA VE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY, WHETHER ARISING IN CONT RACT (INCLUDING WARRANTY), TORT (INCLUDI NG ACTIVE, PASSIVE, OR IMPUTED NEGLIGENCE AND STRIC T LIABILITY), OR OTHERWISE, FOR DAMAGE T[...]

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As sembling and Maintaining the EFX® 821 Prec or Incorporated 20031 142nd A venue NE P .O . Box 7 202 W oodinville, W A USA 98072-400 2 EFX 821 P AG/ OM 3007 63- 101 rev A 13 January 2011[...]